DZYNE Technologies · 13 hours ago
Senior Program Manager
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $224K/yr
15+ years expDZYNE Technologies is leading the future of autonomous defense, developing advanced airborne and ground-based defense solutions. They are seeking a Senior Program Manager to provide leadership on assigned programs, achieve financial and technical objectives, and coordinate client interactions.
DronesHardwareInformation TechnologyRoboticsSoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Prepare program execution plans, schedules, and budgets while participating in all phases of program work from conceptual design to manufacturing and delivery
Manage supplier change orders and material costs
Direct engineering activities
Interface with clients and relevant staff
Prepare the Master Phasing Schedules, Program Execution Schedule, Staffing Plan, Work Breakdown Structure and Financial Execution Plan
Utilize ERP for analyzing financial data and creating financial reports
Prepare and present monthly technical and financial program reports to senior and executive management, including Earned Value Metrics (EVM)
Ensure staffing and hiring plans are managed to ensure program and company success
Lead proposal development, including technical volume and cost volume basis of estimates
Manage subcontractor evaluation, selection, and technical execution
Expert knowledge of the entire Microsoft Office Professional Suite, including Project
Work with product teams to transition development programs into rate production
Positive, “can-do” attitude and talent/experience leading people in a matrixed organization and cultivating a healthy customer relationship
Qualification
Required
Strong Design discipline background
Experience running engineering/design projects in the Aerospace and Defense industry
Specific demonstrated experience in leading successful rapid design/development
Experience in productization
Prepare program execution plans, schedules, and budgets while participating in all phases of program work from conceptual design to manufacturing and delivery
Manage supplier change orders and material costs
Direct engineering activities
Interface with clients and relevant staff
Prepare the Master Phasing Schedules, Program Execution Schedule, Staffing Plan, Work Breakdown Structure and Financial Execution Plan
Utilize ERP for analyzing financial data and creating financial reports
Prepare and present monthly technical and financial program reports to senior and executive management, including Earned Value Metrics (EVM)
Ensure staffing and hiring plans are managed to ensure program and company success
Lead proposal development, including technical volume and cost volume basis of estimates
Manage subcontractor evaluation, selection, and technical execution
Expert knowledge of the entire Microsoft Office Professional Suite, including Project
Work with product teams to transition development programs into rate production
Positive, 'can-do' attitude and talent/experience leading people in a matrixed organization and cultivating a healthy customer relationship
Bachelor's degree in STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math)
Must have Aerospace or Defense Contractor industry experience
Minimum of 15+ years of industry experience as a Program Manager with a minimum of 10 years as a Senior Program Manager overseeing program execution - in the design/development program lifecycle phase - while ensuring that programs meet client quality, schedule, technical and budget objectives
Experience transitioning from LRIP to rate production is a plus
Skilled in the use of IT tools, including ERP, MRP, and Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project
Ability to travel as-needed for customer meetings, demonstrations, and business development activities
Experience in proposal generation and capture
Experience managing a range of concurrent engineering design projects is required
Experience in expanding programs beyond initial phase and customer
High-level of EVM competency
Ability to create a winning proposal
Proven ability, capacity, and aptitude with planning, organizing, supervising, coordinating technical work, and obtaining cooperation from others (must be able to build rapport with program staff)
High level of scheduling skills (agile program management methodology a plus)
US Citizenship Required
Preferred
Understanding of Critical Chain Project Management, Earned Value and other project controls methods as they pertain to the Aerospace and Defense industry
Experience across the product lifecycle
Experience in enterprise resourcing and planning tools
Exposure to multi-disciplinary engineering functions
Ability to interpret engineering technical drawings, work instructions, and test procedures
Security Clearance Not Required (Preferred)
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Employee life and accidental death, and disability
Company
DZYNE Technologies
DZYNE Technologies is a developer and producer of advanced unmanned aircraft and analytic systems.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-01-05Acquired
Leadership Team
Thomas Strat, PhD
President and CEO
Matthew McCue
Executive Vice President/Co-Founder - Aircraft Sector
Recent News
2025-10-16
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